XP2 Question

ljezuit · 04-21-2003, 03:27 PM

I am going to order the filstar XP2 filter for my 29 gallon. I have been looking for a canister filter and the great reviews I have read here have convinced me. My questions is whether to order the bio-chem stars or the Ceramic Rings….or neither.

Rex Grigg · 04-21-2003, 03:39 PM

Get the rings. The start work best floated in the tank IMHO.

ljezuit · 04-25-2003, 09:00 PM

Well I got my XP2 yesterday and I plan on setting it up tonight. Boy are there a lot of pieces to put together :? For the Filstar people, how do you have the return set up? With just the jet piece (Seems like it will create quite a flow), or do you use the tube with the holes in it (And if so, horizontal or vertical?).

Pancake · 04-25-2003, 09:57 PM

I use the tube with holes setup in the horizontal fashion.Works good for me but I have to turn the flow down alot so it doesn't disturb the surface to much and let out all my co2.I'm using the xp1 on a 20gal so your going to have plenty of power on yours.

Pancake

Rex Grigg · 04-26-2003, 01:50 AM

I use the spray bar. Right now mine is vertical because the wife hates the look of it when it's horizontal.

IceWish · 04-26-2003, 12:43 PM

My Xp2 is supposed to arrive anyday now and i can hardly wait,i also read alotta good reviews about it.....it sounds like you really have your hands full.I had to pay alott in shipping though ... since im here in the Caribbean, and the total weight came up to 14lbs, i find that hard to beleive but i guess ill see when it gets here.....i went ahead and got the water softner pillow thingee cause i plan on keeping discus in my 65 Gallon tank......and i also got the stars instead of the rings because they said it was 20 times as effective.....but i could be wrong.My tank is 1/4 filled and i already put 8 diffrent plants in it...i paid about a buck US for one....dont know the names but they sure look pretty....working on DIY co2

04-21-2003, 03:27 PM	#1
ljezuit Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL Posts: 90	I am going to order the filstar XP2 filter for my 29 gallon. I have been looking for a canister filter and the great reviews I have read here have convinced me. My questions is whether to order the bio-chem stars or the Ceramic Rings….or neither. __________________ 29 Gallon, 2x36 PC, 2x Hagen CO2, XP2. Red Rubin Sword, Java Fern, Hygro, Val, Crypt Wen., E. tenn

04-25-2003, 09:00 PM	#3
ljezuit Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL Posts: 90	Well I got my XP2 yesterday and I plan on setting it up tonight. Boy are there a lot of pieces to put together :? For the Filstar people, how do you have the return set up? With just the jet piece (Seems like it will create quite a flow), or do you use the tube with the holes in it (And if so, horizontal or vertical?). __________________ 29 Gallon, 2x36 PC, 2x Hagen CO2, XP2. Red Rubin Sword, Java Fern, Hygro, Val, Crypt Wen., E. tenn

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ehiem and CO2 Question	jahysun	Equipment	19	08-16-2004 11:53 PM
Milwaukee sm101 question	jart	Equipment	2	07-31-2004 02:38 AM
question about mixing flourite	jart	Substrate	5	06-29-2004 02:22 AM
Nitrate Test Kit Question	nexstar	General Planted Tank Discussion	2	06-24-2004 02:15 PM
Question on new MH lighting	Hop	Lighting	2	06-06-2004 12:56 AM

04-21-2003, 03:39 PM	#2
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	Get the rings. The start work best floated in the tank IMHO.

04-25-2003, 09:57 PM	#4
Pancake Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 52	I use the tube with holes setup in the horizontal fashion.Works good for me but I have to turn the flow down alot so it doesn't disturb the surface to much and let out all my co2.I'm using the xp1 on a 20gal so your going to have plenty of power on yours. Pancake

04-26-2003, 01:50 AM	#5
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	I use the spray bar. Right now mine is vertical because the wife hates the look of it when it's horizontal.

04-26-2003, 12:43 PM	#6
IceWish Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Trinidad Posts: 55	My Xp2 is supposed to arrive anyday now and i can hardly wait,i also read alotta good reviews about it.....it sounds like you really have your hands full.I had to pay alott in shipping though ... since im here in the Caribbean, and the total weight came up to 14lbs, i find that hard to beleive but i guess ill see when it gets here.....i went ahead and got the water softner pillow thingee cause i plan on keeping discus in my 65 Gallon tank......and i also got the stars instead of the rings because they said it was 20 times as effective.....but i could be wrong.My tank is 1/4 filled and i already put 8 diffrent plants in it...i paid about a buck US for one....dont know the names but they sure look pretty....working on DIY co2